Living your best life: intermittent catherization & lifestyle tips for women

Cheryl Angelelli, 4-time Paralympic medalist in swimming, wheelchair ballroom dancer, motivational speaker and Julie Stamm, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) warrior, mother and author of “Some Days,” join us to talk about intermittent catheterization and lifestyle tips for women. Cheryl had a diving accident at the age of 14, resulting in a C6 spinal cord injury and Julie was diagnosed with MS in 2007. During a panel discussion, they will talk about these life changing events, how they coped and how they are helping others. They will also share advice for new and long-time intermittent catheter users, like how their favorite intermittent catheter has impacted their quality of life, travel tips and tricks and lifestyle best practices. Calista Frauly and Shannon Quick, Coloplast® Care Advisors, will share an overview of the Coloplast Care program along with free resources for lifestyle and educational support for intermittent catheter users.
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    Cheryl Angelelli
    Paralympic medal winner, World Record holder, and Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame inductee, are just a few of Cheryl Angelelli’s accomplishments after a tragic accident in a swimming pool at the age of 14 left her a quadriplegic. At the time, some may have thought a promising athletic career was cut short. For Angelelli, it was just beginning.

    She returned to the pool and made the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Swim Team where she won two Silver medals at the Beijing Paralympic Games and two Bronze medals at the Athens Paralympic Games. A 7-time world champion, Angelelli also set multiple American and World Records.

    In 1991, she was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan and went on to win the title of First Runner-Up Ms. Wheelchair America. During her reign, she traveled as a motivational speaker, dispelling the myths and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.

    Angelelli retired from Paralympic swimming in 2014 and took up another Paralympic sport; competitive wheelchair ballroom dancing. She and her dance partner, Tamerlan Gadirov, are the top ranked Para DanceSport couple in the U.S. In 2017, they were ranked 7th in the world. She and Tamerlan have won multiple awards in the U.S including first place at Fred Astaire World Championships in 2016 and 2019, and first place at the prestigious Ohio Star Ball in 2017. Angelelli is the co-founder of Dance Mobility, a free wheelchair ballroom and amputee dance program offered at Fred Astaire Dance Studios across the country.

    In addition to her job in health care marketing and being a motivational speaker, Angelelli now travels teaching, competing and performing wheelchair ballroom dancing. Her story and accomplishments have been reported on by major news outlets around the world. Most recently she was featured on Good Morning America and Inside Edition.
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    Julie Stamm
    Julie A. Stamm was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Since then, Julie has made it her mission to educate, advocate for, and support others battling the disease, giving her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the globe. She lives with her partner, son, and two pups in Colorado.
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    Calista Frauly
    Calista has been a Continence Care Advisor and Coloplast employee for eight years. Each day she assists patients with their urology supplies, helping them find a product that best fits their lifestyle and specific needs. During one of her most rewarding calls, she walked a struggling patient through using our SpeediCath® Flex Coudé catheter, and he got it to work while on the phone. They both celebrated! Calista’s passion is helping these patients by making life easier, one catheter at a time.
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    Shannon Quick
    Shannon has been a Continence Care Advisor and Coloplast employee for six years and she says it’s one of the most rewarding careers one could ask for. The Coloplast Care program provides her the tools and resources to help individuals with intimate healthcare needs succeed on their journey. Shannon is proud to be part of a team that has the ability to help folks navigate a challenging time in their lives.
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    Disclaimer
    Cheryl and Julie are SpeediCath® Compact Female catheter users who have received compensation from Coloplast to provide this information. Each person’s situation is unique so your experience may not be the same. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether this product is right for you.

    The material shared within this webinar is based on the personal experience and learnings of the presenters. Nothing within the webinar is intended to be used as medical advice and or used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

    This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations. You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.

    Call your healthcare provider if you have any medical concerns. You may also contact your Coloplast® Care Advisor for product usage and availability questions at 1-866-226-6362.